World's Best Airlines 2011

No. 20 THY Turkish Airlines

The second rising star in the T+L poll, THY Turkish Airlines
took a quantum leap from 2010’s ranking of No. 33 and got into our top 20. The
airline made it into the big leagues with radical and lasting improvements in
every category. Noteworthy is the 46-inch pitch premium economy seat, rivaling
business class on other airlines. The most impressive changes were in food,
customer service, and cabin comfort. —Everett Potter